How to change serpentine belt on SKODA Fabia II Hatchback (542) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 4

Remove the lower sound insulation.
- Step 5

Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a combination spanner #16.
- Step 6

Remove the V-ribbed belt.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA FABIA. AUTODOC recommends:Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 7

Install the V-ribbed belt.
Replacement: serpentine belt – SKODA FABIA. Tip from AUTODOC:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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